Software Engineering Apprentice Review
at BT Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Cardiff / Caerdydd
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Writing code, pair programming with developers, attending meetings, attending workshops, assisting with software design, stakeholder management and communication, data visualisation, studying
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed my program very much. It was difficult to time manage, but rewarding
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Innumerable. This apprenticeship gave me all the tools I needed to progress my career. Apprentices are heavily supported in the company, and are given every opportunity to learn and improve. Specifically my software and problem solving skills using tech
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The university were excellent in providing structure. Due to BTs support mechanisms, there were many places I could reach out if I had questions, and the team I studied with ensured I had plenty of work outside my degree, but still provided study time
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I felt completely supported at all times during my apprenticeship. My team and company were simply fantastic
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The university were also stellar in their support. They are limited in what they can provide due to it being a degree, but made every effort to ensure we had the material, and assistance we needed to complete our coursework and exams. The course lead, could not have been more helpful
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My qualification is supports my role directly, and provided a general wealth of knowledge to assist my day job. The large majority of my experience however has been gained through the in office work I have completed within the company during my apprenticeship
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
This is the only area that is directly lacking in BT, due to their location policy change during my apprenticeship
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a fantastic place to learn and work, you could not easily ask for a better apprenticeship program in terms of what is offered to you
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
Be yourself. BT is a very diverse place. Be open to new ideas, comments and criticism. Try your absolute best, don't worry if you are not loud or bold, we look for all qualities, not just the most obvious ones
